Dediara POV
A light nudge woke me from my sleep. I turned over and stood, making the bed squeak. Something smelled delicious, my stomach growled in result. I saw a small white bowl with food and chopsticks in it, a note taped on the side. I lifted the note and looked at the obvious Naruto's handwriting.
'Didn't want to wake you, there is some dinner for you and I'm staying a couple nights in Konan's room. Sleep well and I'll see you tomorrow. ~Naruto'
Naruto is sleeping in Konans room because he didn't want to wake me... Why is he so nice to me?
I felt my stomach growl again and my eyes began watering. I began eating and my tears slowed but didn't stop.
Does Naruto not love me? Or am I mistaken? Does he not know how to show his feelings? What do I do?
I finished the food and kept sitting on the bed, not wanting to move. Naruto was all I could think about. His blonde hair that was brighter and yet softer than my own, his eyes which were a deeper shade of blue than mine. How cute and quiet he was sitting on the bed reading his manga and how focused he can get when doing homework. He has only been with us for a month, yet every time I see him it feels like our first meeting. His personality sparks my interest and changes almost every time. It was love at first site and every time I see him I fall again. I can't be angry at him... I just can't do it. I don't want to be left alone, I don't want Naruto to leave, ever. I stood and ran to the kitchen with my food, I put the bowl in the sink and filled it with water, looking around for Naruto. I looked at the clock and noticed that it was midnight.
He might be sleeping...
I wouldn't want to disturb him. I would want to let him sleep as he did me.
But I still want to make sure.
I quietly rushed up the stairs and went to the last room on the right, painted blue with multiple sticky notes pasted on it spelling out 'Konan'. I was about to knock when I heard voices on the other side.
"-You know that, right?" Konan said.
"Yeah, no one can know..." Naruto sighed.
"We need to be secretive about our life, it would ruin this family if they all knew." It sounded as if she was about to cry.
"Doesn't Sasori already know about us?" Naruto asked.
Us?
"Yeah, he and Zetsu confronted me at lunch right before you all sat down."
"So... that means I can't tell Deidara?" He asked.
Can't tell me?
"No, Pein doesn't even know. How I wish I could tell him."
"Why can't we tell them?! It's ridiculous! What harm could it do?! Would it change the way they think about us?" Naruto hissed loudly.
"Shhhh!" Konan hushed him, "Yes it would change the way they see us. If Deidara knew would you be able to tell him that you're fine and that your parents aren't going to ruin anything you have for any relationship?"
"I think he would try to keep it secret, but I would ruin it and let everyone know. Mom and Dad can't do this! I don't like them!" Naruto grumbled.
"I don't like them either." Konan sighed.
"I know they didn't do anything to deserve my hatred, but after what they did to you... I just can't trust them." He growled.
Do to Konan?
"Let's not fret this anymore, we should get some sleep." The sound of a lamp switch turning off echoed.
"I need to pee, wait to sleep for me?" Naruto's voice was suddenly closer.
"Yeah I'll wait." Konan replied in a sleepy voice.
Bathroom...
The doorknob began to twist slowly.
Bathroom!
I hurried towards the stairs, almost tripping at one point.
"Deidara?" Naruto asked from down the hall.
I kept running and went into my room, jumping onto the bed and pretending to sleep. I landed facing the wall so my back was to the door. If Naruto thought I was awake and came in I would pretend to sleep.
As if on cue the sound of my bedroom doorknob turning made me immediately shut my eyes.
"Deidara?" A soft whisper.
The shuffling of feet came to the bed.
"Oh..." He sighed.
Did he want to talk to me?
A hand went onto my shoulder and a slight pressure, then the heat of lips on my cheek made butterflies in my stomach flutter lightly. The lips were gone and the shuffling of feet came again and the door closed.
He kissed me goodnight...
I felt a tear sneak past my eye.
Naruto POV
"Deidara?" I whispered when I saw his small body running down the hall, blonde hair flying around him.
I followed him and found the bedroom door closed, as if it hadn't been opened. I opened the door and whispered his name.
"Deidara?" I whispered softly.
I slid my feet on the floor trying to stay quiet and went to the bed. He was laying so his back was to me, his breathing fast.
Was he eavesdropping?
The food was gone and the note was sitting on the table, small water marks on it.
Tears?
"Oh..." I sighed.
Was he crying over me?
Knowing he was awake I put my hand on his shoulder and leaned down and kissed his cheek. I pulled away, feeling tears come to my own eyes.
How I wish I could tell him...
I shuffled towards the door and turned back to look at the body. I mouthed an 'I love you', to him and closed the door. I slowly went back upstairs and went to the bathroom, feeling slightly sick. I spent a good 3 minutes in the bathroom before finishing and going back to Konan's room. I walked in to find her sleeping.
Wait for me my ass.
I was about to climb into the makeshift bed on the ground when a soft buzzing directed my attention towards her bedside table.
Her phone?
I went over and picked it up, seeing the brightly lit screen saying:
Kushina
1 New Text Message
I slid it open and read the text.
'Did you relay the message to him? Does he want to talk?'
Feeling hatred suddenly boil inside of me I hit reply and answered mom.
'Yes, and he doesn't want to talk. Ever.'
I sent the message and carried her phone back with me to my sleeping bag-ish bed. I laid down and less then a minute later the phone buzzed in my hand. I slid it open.
'Why?! What did you tell him?'
I replied.
'The truth.'
I made sure Konan was sleeping and slid into the blankets quietly.
Buzz.
'It's late, we'll talk tomorrow.'
Reply.
'Ok. But I don't think I'll be able to talk to you again. Goodnight mom. ~Naruto'
I sent my last message before trying to sleep. The phone buzzed by my head a couple of times. The buzzing went on for 10 minutes before I finally gave into suspense and started reading the texts.
'Naruto?! Sweetheart please talk to me.'
Next.
'Naruto is it really you?! Who was that blonde boy on the bike? Where are you at? Are you being treated well? Getting enough to eat? Please talk to me. Your father doesn't have to know.'
That last part caught my attention. He doesn't have to know? Know that mom and I are talking?
Reply.
'Mom, I'm fine. I can't believe I'm about to ask this... but is there any way you and I can meet you in secret tomorrow? Everyone will be angry if they knew.'
I reluctantly sent the message and got a response 2 seconds later.
'Of course sweetheart! When and Where?'
Reply.
'Outside the Konoha High School. In the student parking lot in the back at 8:00am.'
Sent.
New Text.
'I can do it. I'll pull my hair up and wear a disguise. Come as yourself. Thank you so much! I'll see you tomorrow my sweet boy. Love, Mom.'
Reply.
'Ok, c u tomorrow.'
I turned the phone off and slid it towards Konan's backpack before laying my head down and trying to sleep. It came fast and I was dreaming of my first meeting with my mom.
Next Morning (6:00am)
I woke to a squeak. I saw feet and a lamp turn on.
"Konan..?" I whispered, trying to adjust my eyes by squinting.
"Hey sleepyhead. Sorry to wake you, but we really shouldn't sleep in. If you could help me make breakfast this morning it would be great." She whispered and smiled at me.
"I need to leave at 7:30 so I'm eating mine early."
"7:30? Where are you going?"
"To meet with a friend, I'll be gone for a while, but will eventually come back. Don't worry." I smiled.
"Ok, you be careful."
She helped me up from my bed and we both snuck downstairs after getting dressed. Konan began making eggs, bacon, and toast. I set the table and got out a small paper plate for me. It turned 7:15 and I finally got 2 eggs, 3 pieces of bacon, and 2 pieces of toast. I ate it all and finally finished at 7:25. I smiled at Konan and took my own house key and started for the front door. I started to walk past Deidara's room when the door opened and out stepped a fully clean and clothed Deidara who looked at me surprised.
"Good morning." I mumbled and then continued to the door.
I slid Konan's phone out of my jacket pocket and texted mom.
'Leaving the house now, be there in 30. Won't have Konan's phone anymore.'
I sent the message and set it down on the table by the door. I sat and got my new black and orange converse on and went out the door.
Here we go...
Deidara's POV
Naruto was right outside my door when I came out clothed and ready for the day. I was going to go out for a while and maybe clear my head, but seeing him going towards the front door stopped me. I already ate a granola bar and had my wallet for more food if I was hungry later.
He mumbled a quiet "Good morning." before going to the front door.
I watched as he pulled out a cell phone, texted something then set the phone down on the front door table. He slipped his shoes on and went out the door.
Who's phone is that?
I went to the table and saw Konan's phone on the table. I opened it and went through the latest text messages.
'...Konoha High school...Parking lot...8:00am...'
I widened my eyes and set the phone back down before following him out.